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Tax season so far: Looking for answers

Accounting Today

Taxpayers are accessing the IRS website much more this year than last to find the answers they need, with more than 410 millions visits through March 15.

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Xero invoicing: how we’re building a smarter, more flexible future

Xero

We recently announced that we’ll be retiring the older version of our invoicing product — classic invoicing — on 2 September 2024. We know you have plenty of questions and concerns about this change, so we thought we’d share an update on what’s happening behind the scenes. The good news: our teams are busy building a new invoicing product that is going to give you far more flexibility and customisation in the future, with beautiful checkout experiences and unlimited payment methods.

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Understanding Dimensions in Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Segments in Dynamics GP (Great Plains)

Fidesic blog

If you are using Microsoft Dynamics GP and moving to Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dimensional Accounting is one of the major differences you will encounter in your accounting processes. Dimensional accounting has become a standard process available in many contemporary accounting software and ERP solutions. In this post we give a basic definition of Dimensional accounting and then give a rundown on how Business Central Dimensional accounting is different from Dynamics GP processes.

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Intuit partners with The Farmlink Project to address climate change and combat food waste

Intuit

Intuit has joined forces with The Farmlink Projec t , a nonprofit organization dedicated to redirecting unsold fresh produce to underserved communities. The joint initiative resulted in over 8 million meals delivered to communities in Los Angeles and prevented over 9 million pounds of food from going to waste since 2023. In addition, more than 13,000 tons of CO2e emissions have been avoided since 2023 with this collaboration, which is equivalent to taking almost 3,000 gasoline-powered vehicles o

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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IRS encounters Form 1065 processing glitches

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service has posted new information about how to handle possible processing errors when electronically filing Form 1065, "Return of Partnership Income," and ways to avoid them.

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Streamlining Financial Processes: The Impact of Client Accounting Services on Efficiency

Accounting Department

Efficient financial processes are essential for the success and growth of any business. However, managing tasks like invoicing, payroll management, and financial reporting can be time-consuming and complex, diverting valuable resources from core operations. This is where client accounting services come into play. In this blog post, we will explore how client accounting services (CAS) streamline financial processes for businesses, highlighting the benefits of outsourcing accounting functions to i

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Top Remote Accountants for Hire | March 29, 2024

accountingfly

Top Remote Accounting Candidates This Week Are you struggling to hire remote accountants? Accountingfly is ready to partner with you. With Always-On Recruiting , you can gain full access to a pool of highly skilled and experienced remote accountants. Plus, there’s no up-front cost! Below is a small selection of our available top accounting candidates this week.

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Is there room for number crunchers?

Accounting Today

Is the age of the bookkeeper coming to an end? Is the payroll specialist an endangered species? Are the days of the tax preparer who focuses on basic 1040s numbered?

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Social Media Strategies for Business Growth in the Digital World | Beyond the Books Podcast by AccountingDepartment.com

Accounting Department

We are thrilled to announce that Episode 15 of our podcast, Beyond the Books , is now live and ready for your listening pleasure.

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Podcast | Knowledge as a factor of accuracy and productivity in accounts payable

Cevinio

Welcome to “Knowledge as a factor of accuracy and productivity in accounts payable, the podcast” with Pavel Voronin, Knowledge & Training Lead at Cevinio [.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Predictions for Post Election Tax Law Changes

Insightful Accountant

The Senate Finance Committee recently held a hearing to discuss Biden’s proposed budget and tax law changes and tax pros are now speculating what those proposals may mean for the rest of 2024.

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Tax the rich is actually a popular bipartisan stance, poll shows

Accounting Today

Fully 69% of registered voters in seven swing states say they favor higher taxes on billionaires, and they support higher income taxes on people who make more than $400,000 a year by the same margin.

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Mastering Cash Reconciliation: Process, Best Practices, and Automation Tips

Accounting Department

Balancing the books in any retail enterprise can be a nerve-wracking task. For small business owners and retail managers, ensuring that cash in the register matches the sales receipts is not just about maintaining financial accuracy – it's the linchpin of trust in your business and a crucial safeguard against fraud or operational errors. This comprehensive guide takes you through the intricate yet critical process of cash reconciliation, offering you a clear path to financial vigilance, operatio

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Is it time to start repaying your EIDL?

Reconciled Solutions

Is it time to start repaying your EIDL? Here's what you need to know about the deferment period coming to an end. The post Is it time to start repaying your EIDL? appeared first on Reconciled Solutions.

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The Definitive Guide to Spend Management

The status quo for AP in small and mid-market companies is broken. It consists of messy tech stacks of siloed solutions that give rise to manual work, a lack of control, wasted spend, and unnecessary risks. The benefits of shifting to spend management are tangible, measurable, and are felt across the whole organization. Spend management is a different way of thinking and an innovation whose time has come.

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Practicing Efficiency: The Power of One-Piece Flow in Your Workflow

Insightful Accountant

Have you ever heard of one-piece flow? The concept of one-piece flow stands as a beacon of efficiency. Ben Coleman explains one-piece flow and how to apply it to our daily work routines.

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$1B in 2020 tax refunds remains unclaimed

Accounting Today

Time is running out for nearly 940,000 individuals to claim refunds from 2020, with a May 17 deadline approaching for filing the necessary tax returns.

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Do Audit Opinions Matter? A Discussion with Professor Ed Ketz

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Professor Ed Ketz of Penn State joins the show to discuss audits' current state and future. We delve into the relevance of audits and explore the value of unqualified opinions in making audits meaningful. The discussion also touches on the overstandardization of audit reports and how this can lead to investor misunderstandings. Professor Ketz brings a unique perspective, sparking a debate on whether the existence of the unqualified opinion creates value rather than the content within.

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3 Reasons Why a Cashless Society is Inevitable?

Invoicera

Introduction Entering the 21st century, it’s hard to imagine that you can still conduct transactions without physical currency. That might not be the case in the future, though, as we move toward an era when traditional forms of exchange could become less common and businesses deal exclusively with digital transactions. A society without physical currency is becoming an inevitability as electronic payments and online money transfers become increasingly popular across the globe, particularly in u

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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.

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Only One More Week to Vote for 2024 Domestic ProAdvisor Awards

Insightful Accountant

While voting remains open for the 2024 Domestic (US & its Territories) ProAdvisor Awards, you only have one more week to cast your votes, the ballot box will close April 2, 2024.

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Tech news: FloQast automates with AI

Accounting Today

Plus, Settle offers three-way matching for purchase orders; Modern Treasury introduces Professional Services offering; and other accounting tech news.

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A Sizable Portion of Accountants See No Use Case for AI

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Blake and David look at the potential impact of AI on the accounting profession and discuss how AI tools like ChatGPT can boost productivity by automating tasks, improving communication, and assisting with problem-solving. They also examine the implications of these efficiency gains on the billable hour, predicting that firms will need to adapt their pricing strategies as a result.

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7 Steps to Improve Accounts Receivable Management by Accounts Receivable Outsourcing

Outsourced Bookeeping

An effective accounts receivable process is essential for preserving financial stability and a healthy cash flow in today’s changing corporate environment. Nevertheless, many businesses have difficulties that impede their efforts to manage AR, including resource limitations, inconsistent invoices, and late payments. Businesses are increasingly using accounts receivable outsourcing as a strategic strategy in response to these difficulties.

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Your New & Improved Month-End Close Process Is Not So Far Out of Reach!

All accounting teams know what it is like to dread the inevitable month-end scaries. If there was a way to feel less burdened and maybe even a little enthusiastic to work on your month-end close and reconciliation process, would you do it? No, don't answer that, of course you would! Automate your month-end close process by up to 40% with SkyStem's ART and see how much more alive you feel!

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Why Bookkeepers must finely tune their tech skills

Insightful Accountant

Bookkeepers need cloud computing, AI, and automation to enhance service levels. These tools enable quicker and more efficient completion of tasks, ultimately improving overall performance. Read more about it here!

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MassCPAs finds DEI problems in accounting profession

Accounting Today

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs released a report that identified widespread racial and ethnic disparities in the profession.

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Breaking into Tech and Payments

Plooto

How did you end up in a role in technology? My journey into tech has been shaped by a profound interest in both financial systems and innovation. Over the past five years, I've been deeply entrenched in the dynamic landscape of the tech industry, particularly specializing in the realm of payments. However, my career trajectory has been far from linear, marked instead by a diverse array of experiences that have enriched my perspective.

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Smarter Way to Hire, Output Thinking, and Removing Yourself w/ John Seiffer

Jetpack Workflow

Podcast Summary In this episode of the Growing Your Firm podcast, host David Cristello welcomes John Seiffer, a seasoned business owner and remote CEO, to discuss the concept of Output Thinking and its application in team management. John, a business coach and former president of the International Coach Federation , shares insights on how to make managing teams easier by focusing on visible, measurable outputs.

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Putting the ‘Tech’ in Spend Management Techniques

Speaker: Wayne Spivak, President and CFO of SBA * Consulting Ltd., Industry Writer, Public Speaker

If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!

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Intuit builds "Done-for-you" Tax Model based on AI

Insightful Accountant

In our attempt to bring you more International Coverage welcome an "International Pro's Perspective". Sholto Macpherson brings a fresh perspective on the Accounting Tech.

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Auditors want better work-life balance, compensation and career development

Accounting Today

A negative outlook on work-life balance is one of the most important factors driving people away from the auditing profession.

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Keeping Clean Books: The Foundation of Small Business Success

Less Accounting

The practice of keeping clean books for a small business not only streamlines operations but also fortifies a company’s standing with investors, creditors, and regulatory bodies. Yet, the task of bookkeeping, with its intricate details and the need for precision, can often become overwhelming, especially for small businesses and startups. This is where the significance of having an expert ally, like Less Accounting, becomes invaluable.

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How to Create a Service Invoice That Gets You Paid Quicker?

Invoicera

Introduction Small businesses offering professional services must invoice their clients frequently to get paid faster. Did you know? 61% of invoice late payments are the result of incorrect invoicing. Source: Amalto A service invoice must include all the necessary details to make a self-explanatory invoice. Including an itemized list of services, business transactions, last date for payments, and total balance is essential.

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Global Accounting Principles and Commission Capitalization

Speaker: Ryan Dillard, Chief of Staff Director at CBIZ ARC Consulting LLC; Kelly Hicks, Global Controller at Airbase

ASC 606 is the revenue recognition standard that sets global accounting principles for all private or public companies that enter sales agreements or contracts with customers. Along with ASC 606, ASC 340-40 was added to address accounting costs to obtain a contact and costs to fulfill a contract. Join us for this webinar when Airbase Controller Kelly Hicks and Ryan Dillard, a Director at CBIZ ARC Consulting explore how to approach capitalizing sales commissions under ASC 340-40.